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Félix Plasencia

Félix Plasencia

Europe 2026

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Cuatrecasas
 Cuatrecasas

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Energy & Natural Resources

Spain

16 years ranked

Public Law

Spain

17 years ranked

About

Provided by Cuatrecasas

Europe

Practice Areas

Partner. Counsel for the state on leave of absence, he specializes in public law (e.g., public procurement, expropriation and concessions) and in regulated sectors (e.g., energy and financial regulatory), as well as in complex arbitration proceedings and civil lawsuits relating to the public-regulatory sector. Before joining Cuatrecasas, he was managing partner of the legal department of a leading international law firm. He was also the partner in charge of public law and regulated sectors at a leading national law firm. He has held several important positions in public administration, including coordinator of the financial regulatory area of the judicial review division at the Central Criminal and Administrative Court.

Career

He lectures in the Master in Energy Law at the Spanish Energy Club and in the Master in Public Law at Instituto de Estudios Cajasol.

Professional Memberships

He is a member of the Madrid Bar Association.

Publications

He has written several legal publications on administrative law and energy law.

Personal

Bachelor of Laws, Universidad de Extremadura, Spain, 1994.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Energy & Natural Resources - Spain

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Félix Plasencia advises high-profile energy players on mandates with regulatory elements, as well as contentious-administrative proceedings. He notably draws from his previous public administration posts when advising clients on complex judicial proceedings relating to the public-regulatory sector.

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Public Law - Spain

Band 2
Individual Editorial
Félix Plasencia is a hugely respected figure in the market with experience in administrative law mandates arising for clients in the water, renewable energy and financial services sectors.
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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • He is very didactic in his explanations, strategies and margins of success. He demonstrates a constant dedication to his clients.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide

  • Félix stands out for his in-depth industry knowledge and unwavering commitment to client service. He understands regulatory challenges and provides clear, strategic and tailored guidance.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide

  • He is really imaginative and looks for the best possible solutions to our issues.

    Energy & Natural ResourcesChambers European Guide

  • Félix Plasencia demonstrates interest, extensive knowledge and a capacity for work in highly complex matters. He demonstrates a deep commitment to us and always keeps our commercial interests in mind.

    Public LawChambers European Guide

  • I appreciate Félix's rigour, precision and dedication.

    Public LawChambers European Guide

  • What attracts us the most about working with Félix Plasencia is his ease in explaining matters; he is very didactic and approachable. He is also humble enough to ask for our input and opinion – he doesn't just impose.

    Public LawChambers European Guide

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